By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4175) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) relative to fire department governance in the town of Provincetown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 5474) formally names asparagus as the official vegetable of the Commonwealth. It has no policy impact or effect on any specific group, as it is purely a ceremonial designation. The bill adds a single line to state law stating "Asparagus shall be the official vegetable of the commonwealth." It does not create new regulations, funding, or obligations.
By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 565) of Patricia A. Duffy, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to farm and school partnerships in school meals. Education.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 214) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2450) of Kate Hogan, Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health.
By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4011) of Michelle L. Badger and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to establish a school transportation commission. Education.
By Representatives Vieira of Falmouth and Luddy of Orleans, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3433) of David T. Vieira and Hadley Luddy relative to the Commission on the Status of Women. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Moakley of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 806) of Simon Cataldo, Thomas W. Moakley and Hadley Luddy relative to disclosure and regulation of campaign expenditures and contributions for certain town meeting articles. Election Laws.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to a special commission (including members of the General Court) on perimenopause and menopause care. Public Health.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1702) of Dylan A. Fernandes, David T. Vieira, Hadley Luddy, Kip A. Diggs and others that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the expansion of statutory sentencing guidelines in Houses of Correction. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
